What are serious traffic offenses?
- Speeding 15 miles per hour or more above the posted limit
- Reckless driving
- Any traffic violation, other than parking violations, that results in a fatal accident or collision
- Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver license or without the proper endorsement
- Negligent driving
- Following too closely
- Failing to stop
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Driving too fast for the conditions
- Improper lane change or travel
- Improper overtaking on the right or left
- Improper driving to the left of the center of the roadway
- Texting while driving a commercial motor vehicle
- Using a cell phone while driving a commercial motor vehicle
Do offenses in non-commercial vehicles count?
Yes. If you have been convicted of any of the above-listed offenses while driving a personal vehicle, we can count them as long as the offense that triggered your disqualification occurred while you were operating a commercial vehicle.
How long will my license be disqualified?
- Two serious traffic offenses: 60 days
- Three serious traffic offenses: 120 days
How do I re-qualify?
Once the disqualification is released, visit a driver licensing office location for a new CDL. You must visit an office to get a new CDL.
- If you haven't held a CDL for 1 year or more, you'll need to complete all the steps to getting a CDL
- For a hazardous materials endorsement, you need to pass a separate knowledge test
- Pay a $35 re-qualification fee
Can I appeal the disqualification?
You may request an administrative review. We will send you the form to request a review with your notice of disqualification.